Written by renowned playwright Joanna Murray-Smith and directed by Simon Phillips of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert fame, the piece was penned especially for performer and impressionist Bernadette Robinson.

We caught up with her to find out more:

Why the title Songs For Nobodies?

It was important to make the distinction with this play that is wasn’t a tribute show about the icons. It was all about the nobodies.

Tell us something about each icon we might not know.

Judy Garland loved roast chicken. Patsy Cline worked as a soda jerk as a teenager. Edith Piaf claimed to have gone blind for four years. Billie Holiday took her stage name from the screen star Billie Dove. Maria Callas adored the five and dime stores even when she was a hugely successful diva.

Which modern day singer could hold their own with these five?

I would have to say Amy Winehouse

Have you ever met an idol? If so who and give us all the juicy details?

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Sadly not any singers, but I did meet Audrey Hepburn after I performed for her. She was as gracious and charming as you would imagine.

How do you perfect your impressions?

I listen a lot. And then sort of absorb them. It’s a mysterious process.

Which one is hardest and why?

Oddly, probably Patsy Cline as she has a low voice with a lovely line and warmth of tone.

If you could live as one of the women for a day who would it be and why?

Probably Piaf when she was at her peak. Though I’d take advantage of the French food more than she seemed to. Just to be immersed in all that dramatic French world. So much fun too.

Which one of them would win in a sing off?

It would have to be a draw as they are so different but all great in their own right.

And in a diva off?

Callas, hands down.

How did you get into performing?

I could sing before I could speak but was shy. I wanted to perform but also didn’t. It took a while. Having the other characters to hide behind helped me a lot, especially in the beginning.

What was Joan Hammond like as a teacher?

She was brilliant. I’d never had any lessons before her and knew nothing about classical music singing. She opened up a whole new world.

What was your worst moment on stage?

I’ve had a few. Probably when I was doing a show called the Venetian Twins when I corpse on stage, Which means I could not stop laughing to the point of tears and simply could not sing my song. Sounds funny but it was terrifying at the time.

Any rituals before you go on?

I walk round the dressing room reciting the whole show. I also go to the toilet just as they call beginners without fail.

What are you looking forward to when you come to England?

Everything. I haven’t been to London for 11 years.

Songs for Nobodies plays at Wilton’s Music Hall from March 21 to April 7. Tickets cost £20-35.